● アカデミック・プレゼンテーション演習（中級Ⅰ）Ｄ

034-B-301

The aim of this course is for students to practice and develop their ability in giving presentations on subjects they are studying in other classes and other academic subjects. This will build on the final presentation task assigned to the second year students. Students will approach presentation as a process consisting of four stages, the brainstorming stage, the research, planning and design stage, the rehearsal and performance stage, and the reflection stage. There will be a focus on presentation structure (thesis, body, and conclusion) as well as types (process, description, comparison, etc.). Each student is expected to give three poster or Powerpoint presentations and talk for 5-6 minutes on a topic of their own choice, followed by 1-2 minutes of questions and comments from the audience.

The objectives of this presentation course will concern students with a variety of skills: content choice and appropriate research, presentation organization and structure, academic language for presentation, non-verbal communication, visual design, and rehearsal strategies.

1	Introductions, goals, requirements, needs assessment, Basic skills: note-taking, brainstorming, outlining, idea-mapping, summarizing, referencing Impromptu class discussion: What constitutes a good academic presentation?
2	Model presentation: Presentation as a Process, Discussion: What constitutes a process? Man-made versus natural processes, Process presentation - project brainstorming
3	Discussion: Sequencing (phases, stages, steps, and points in a process), Process & chronological order - brainstorming and organizing
4	Discussion: posture, gesture, eye contact, voice, Process & chronological order presentation - organizing, rehearsal, and designing visuals
5	Process & chronological order presentation - poster presentations and reflection
6	Description and definition presentation project - introduction and brainstorming, Discussion: Adjectives used for description
7	Discussion: Adjective and participial clauses used for definition, Description and definition presentation project - brainstorming, research, planning, and rehearsal
8	Description and definition presentation project - poster presentations and reflection
9	Discussion: Narrowing the presentation focus, Comparative and contrastive presentation - introduction, brainstorming, and planning
10	Discussion: block versus point-by-point style, Comparative and contrastive presentation - research, planning, and designing visuals
11	Discussion: comparison and contrast signals, Comparative and contrastive presentation - research, designing visuals, and rehearsal
12	Comparative and contrastive presentation - presentations and reflection
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14	Comprehension Check
15	Independent Research

The above schedule is subject to change.

Students will work individually and in pairs and groups doing brainstorming, planning, and assessment activities. Student presentations will be used as a catalyst for sharing thoughts and feelings in English. Use of the Internet and library for research purposes will be required.

Students will be required to meet weekly preparation deadlines for their presentations. Emphasis will be placed on punctuality and fulfilling the time requirements for each presentation (approx. 30 mins. - one hour).

第１学期（学期末試験）：20％（This will take the form of a final Powerpoint presentation）

Attendance & punctuality：20％

Other Presentations：20％

Research：20％

Self-evaluation：10％

Participation with classmates and instructor in English：10％

More detailed information concerning evaluation will be discussed in the first class of the semester.

There will be no textbook.

Dictionaries with an English-English function are strongly recommended. Students will be expected to supply their own materials for making posters.

履修者数制限あり。

This will be a very interactive stimulating class. Students who are motivated to attend regularly and participate actively can expect to do well, improve their presentation skills, and enjoy themselves.
「アカデミック・プレゼンテーション演習（中級）Ⅰ」は、英語英米文化学科によってクラス指定が行われる。この教科の履修を希望する学生は、3月24日（木）から4月4日（月）までの申請期間内に「履修希望届」を事務室へ提出して仮登録をすること。仮登録をせずに履修登録を行っても履修は認められないので注意すること。詳細は学科事務室の掲示板を確認すること。

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